Welcome to Patch Newark: Your Community News Hub

NEWARK, NJ ÔÇö Want to learn how to submit news tips or post a local event/classified on Patch Newark? It’s easier than you think!

At Patch, we strongly believe in the power of local news and information to bring communities together. In addition, we recognize the significance of empowering neighbors to share their own stories and keep each other informed about local events and developments.

Fortunately, Patch provides multiple avenues for you to contribute:

1. Neighbor Posts: Engage with Your Community

• In the Neighbor Posts section, you can do a lot: ask questions, share valuable news tips, recommend local businesses and services, express your opinions on local issues, showcase your town through captivating photos, and provide other quick local updates. This section functions as a community forum and social platform, connecting you with your neighbors, Patch reporters, local officials, nonprofits, businesses, and area experts.

To post in this section, simply share your content, and it will appear at the top of the Neighbor Posts page. If it captures enough attention and engagement, it may even feature on the homepage or in emails sent to local readers.

Moreover, don’t hesitate to join the ongoing conversations by replying to other neighbors’ posts. By collaborating and sharing knowledge, we can foster a stronger understanding of our community, compensating for the limitations faced by Patch reporters in capturing every local happening.

2. Articles: Express Yourself Formally

• If you prefer a more formal or traditional approach, Patch allows you to publish press releases, columns, op-eds, letters to the editor, and obituaries as articles. To post an article, you will need to complete an additional verification step.

When you publish an article on Patch, it will be labeled as “Neighbor News” and will be prominently featured in the Neighbor Posts section of your home community. If deemed appropriate, your local Patch editor might share the article with nearby communities or include it in emails to readers.

We also welcome vetted contributors interested in sharing their expertise and reporting on communities in-depth. If you’re interested, simply email [email protected] with a link to your Patch profile, some samples of your work, and a brief explanation of why you’d like to contribute.

3. Events: Announce and Boost Local Activities

• Whether it’s a fundraiser, yard sale, open house, festival, parade, or any other local activity, the Events calendar is the ideal place to inform neighbors. By posting your event on the Patch Community Calendar, you’ll greatly increase its visibility among locals. Remember, if your event has a date and time, it should be posted as an event.

Once posted, your event will be prominently displayed in the main Calendar section for your community. There’s also a possibility of your event being featured in other event preview sections across Patch and in emails to readers.

To amplify your event’s reach, you can opt to pay for promotion as a “Featured” event throughout the region. In doing so, you not only increase visibility but also support local journalism, allowing us to continue providing valuable information to the communities we serve.

4. Classifieds: Connect Locally

• If you have lost & found pets or other items, housing needs, gigs & services to offer or seek, items for sale, free stuff you wish to give away, or any announcements related to your business or organization, the Classifieds section is the perfect place to post.

By creating a classified ad, your listing will be prominently featured in the main Classifieds section for your community, as well as potentially in preview sections across Patch and in emails to readers. Interested parties can easily contact you by using the contact form embedded within your post.

If you wish to give your classified ad extra visibility, you can choose to promote it as a “featured” listing across the region.

If you still have questions regarding posting on Patch, refer to our FAQ section or contact our support team anytime at [email protected].

How to Submit Local News Tips and Press Releases

To contribute news tips or press releases to your local Patch editor in Newark, NJ, kindly email [email protected].

• While attaching small files is acceptable, please ensure that all important information is included directly in the body of your email for easy access (as it might need to be copied and pasted). Format your press release similarly to any standard news article on Patch.
• Attach a single, high-quality photo or image in .jpg format, specifying the photo credit (ownership rights or appropriate permissions are essential).
• Due to the high volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee the publication or individual response to every release. Nevertheless, we make every effort to accommodate as many as possible.

Welcome to Patch Newark, where your voice matters! We eagerly anticipate reading your thoughts and insights.

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